Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma
Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in Middle Eastern spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Don't skip the marination to get the best chicken shawarma. Rest and slice thin for authentic-style shawarma wraps, rice bowls, or easy meal prep.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless (about 1.5 pounds)
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
Spice Mix
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
To Serve As Wraps
- pita bread or khubz(thin Arabic bread)
- pickled cucumbers and turnips
- sliced onions and tomatoes
- French fries
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and oil.
- Marinate: Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 2 hours - the longer, the better! Tastes best if you can leave it overnight (24 hours).
- Cook: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F if needed. Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket. A little overlap id fine. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, then cook for another 8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
- Finish: I like to flip again and give an extra 2 to 3 minutes so you get those gorgeous charred edges!
- Rest: Remove chicken from air fryer and let it rest. Slice thinly.
- Serve: Spread hummus on the bread, load it with pickles, onions, thinly sliced chicken shawarma and a drizzle of garlic sauce. Wrap tightly and toast it on a skillet or air fryer for a few minutes.
Notes
*The nutrition information provided is for the chicken thighs with marinade only. Nutrition for the wrap should be calculated separately using your preferred nutrition calculator.
- The above spices for the chicken shawarma can be found in Middle Eastern, Asian or ethnic stores.
- I've also used a packaged shawarma spice mix at times. Use according to the instructions in the package.
- Chicken can be stored in an air tight container and stored in the fridge for a couple of days or freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 355 kcal | Total Carbs: 4 g | Protein: 45 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 1375 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 165 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 65 mg | Iron: 3 mg | Net Carbs: 3 g
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